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Do People in Prison Really Make Toilet Wine?
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When most people think of the words "wine" and "toilet," they're probably not thinking about a fermentation strategy. But as countless prisoners over the years have discovered, when it comes to alcohol, if there's a will, there's a way.
Are You Ready for Divorce?
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You know what starts with the letter "D"? If "destiny" and "darling" come to mind, then you're probably marriage material for life! But if words like "disgraceful" and "devious" are in your vocab, then maybe a "divorce" is in your near future!
Spanish Vocabulary Quiz
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How strong is your vocabulario español? Can you identify common items we recognize in English by their Spanish names? See if you can match these clues to their corresponding foreign word. It's as easy as uno ... dos ... tres!
What Is a Group of Swans Called? Not a Flock
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A group of swans goes by more than one name, and the right word depends on what the birds are doing. The question "what is a group of swans called" sounds simple, but English loves options, especially when birds get involved.
What Is a Light-year?
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A light-year is a way of measuring distance, which doesn't make much sense because "light-year" contains the word "year," which is normally a unit of time. So, how does a light-year measure distance?
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
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The name for the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka derived from Sturzkampfflugzeug, the generic German word for dive-bomber. So famous was the Junkers Ju 87 that the term Stuka came to be identified with it in Western eyes. Read the specs and uses for the Stuka.
How Well Do You Know '80s Slang?
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Think you know everything there is to know about '80s slang words? If so, we encourage you to test your wits on this quiz, with phrases like "gnarly," "bod" and "bag your face." Try and score a 100% now!
What Is a Group of Cats Called? A Clowder, a Glaring, a Kindle?
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You might see a few cats lounging together and wonder, what is a group of cats called? While we often think of cats as solitary, they do sometimes form social groups. And yes, there’s a specific word for that.
How Synesthesia Works
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Kanye West says he says sees music in color. Other people can hear words that make them taste a particular flavor, or they actually feel another person's pain. Welcome to the world of the synesthete. It's a stimulating one.
Darth Vader, This Is Your Life...
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Dark warrior, star pilot, statesman, enforcer, saber master, leader, a bad mammer-jammer - all words that could be used to describe the Dark Lord of the Sith. Who is Darth Vader really? Well, Darth Vader, this is your life.